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THE GIFTS AND FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT

Lesson 1- The Gifts of the Spirit

Questions

With what did Christ enrich His followers after His as-

cension into heaven? Eph. 4: 8.

For what purposes were these gifts bestowed? 1 Cor.

12: 7.

What division is made of the purpose of these gifts?

Eph. 4: 12. Note 1.

How long were these gifts to remain in the church?

Verse 13; 1 Cor. 13: 8-10.

Out of what condition will the proper use of the gifts

guide us? Eph. 4: 14.

Upon how many of God's children are the gifts of the

Spirit bestowed? Matt 25: 14; 1 Cor. 12: 11, 12.

Note 2.

What is each man's duty as to his gifts? 1 Peter 4: 10.

Note 3.

What is the result to him who uses his gift? Luke 19: 17;

16:10.

Who governs the distribution of the gifts to each? 1 Cor.

12: 11. Note 4.

10.

What unity is there in the diversity of these gifts?

Verses 4-6.

11.

To what is the church possessing all these gifts com-

pared? Verses 22-27.

12.

What shows that the Bible recognizes a difference in these

gifts? Verse 31. Note 5.

13.

What gift is mentioned as especially desirable? 1 Cor.

14: 1, 39.

OCTOBER 6, 1923

LESSON SCRIPTURES: 1 Cor. 12: 1-12; Eph. 4: 1-13.

Daily Study Suggestions

Read the Lesson Scriptures.

Study Questions 1-5. Study the revised reading of texts as given in

Note 1. Meniorize Eph. 4: 11, 12.

What points are developed in the first five questions? Study Questions

6-8. What is the practical thought in Note 2? What additional

thought is given in Note 3? Repeat the memory text.

State the principal points in Questions 1-8. Study further the parable

of the talents by reading "Christ's Object Lessons," pp. 327, 328.

Study Questions 9-11. What special points are emphasized in Note 4?

State the principal points in Questions 1-11. Review the memory text.

Study Questions 12, 13. What point is emphasized in Note 5?

Review the first half of the lesson, giving answers, if possible, without

referring to the texts. Arrange points in logical order. Choose a

second memory text.

Review the last half of the lesson, giving answers, if possible, without

referring to the texts. Arrange points in logical order. Repeat the

memory texts.

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Notes

The American Revised Version reads, "For the perfect-

ing of the saints, unto the work of ministering, unto the

building up of the body of Christ." The whole idea is the

fitting of the church for united service. The "perfecting" is

not of individual characters; that is implied in the term

"saints." Rather it is the blending of all these individual

units into one working body for Christ; Spirit-filled, Spirit-

endowed, Spirit-guided, for the service or ministry of Christ

in soul-saving, and so building up the body, or church, of

Christ. The Greek word has the thought of fitting up as a

ship is fitted. Peter's wife's mother "ministered" to Jesus,

gave loving heart and hand service. Matt. 8: 15. Ministering

is the rendering of any service, from preaching to the smallest

act, sometimes only a helpful smile. The acceptance of the

gifts of God's Spirit may demolish worldly plans and policies,

but results in building up the church of God. "Knowledge

puffeth up, but love buildeth up." 1 Cor. 8: 1, R. V., margin.

"Every one," "each one." Both expressions are used.

There is not one soldier in Christ's army, not one child in

His family, not one member in His body, who is to be an

idler. Each and every one has a work to do for the Master

which will use every power of his being. He needs that work

for the formation of character; he owes that work to Him

who released him from the bondage of sin; he must share in

it as a privilege if he is to be a partaker in the eternal jay.

The great need of the world now demands our consecration '

to God's service.

"A gift," according to the Revised Version. Every

soul has received at least a gift, one gift; and as he has so

received, let him use it in blessing others.

It is through the Holy Spirit, which is freely given to

those who believe, that these spiritual gifts are bestowed upon

the followers of Christ. These gifts are given, not as the

believer may choose, but as the Spirit wills. They can not

be acquired by education, or obtained by exercise, and no

school can bestow them.

There are many different and distinct gifts of the Holy

Spirit, such as "gifts of healing, helps, governments," etc.

Many make a mistake in emphasizing one gift of the Spirit to

the exclusion of other important and helpful gifts which have

been placed in the church for the edification of the body.

While one gift may be more important and helpful than the

others, all are necessary.

There is no difference in the origin of these gifts, for

all of them come from a perfect God. The office they fill in

the church is measured by the extent of the service they are

designed to render.

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Lesson 2 - Apostles and Prophets

OCTOBER 13, 1923

LESSON SCRIPTURES: 1

Cor. 12: 27-31; 14.

Daily Study Suggestions

Read the Lesson Scriptures.

Study Questions 1-4. Study Note 1, turning to references; also read

Rev. 21: 14. What is the practical point in Note 2? In addition to

Note 3, read "Desire of Ages," pp. 291, 292.

What points are developed in the first four questions? Study Questions

5-8. What point is made emphatic in Note 4? Memorize Isa. 8: 20.

State the principal points in Questions 1-8. Study Questions 9-12.

Read of the fulfillment of the prophecy of Acts 2: 17-21 in "Great

Controversy," pp. 611, 612. Review the memory text.

State the principal points in Questions 1-12. Study Questions 13-17.

What point is emphasized in Note 5? Memorize Eph. 5: 27.

• Review the first half of the lesson, giving answers, if possible; without

referring to the texts. Arrange points in logical order. Repeat the

memory texts.

Review the last half of the lesson, giving answers, if possible, without

referring to the texts. Arrange points in logical order. Repeat the

memory texts.

Questions

Name some of the important gifts to the church. What

is the first gift mentioned? Eph. 4: 11.

What does the Bible teach concerning the number of

apostles in the early church? Note 1.

From what company were the first apostles chosen? Luke

6: 13. Note 2.

What important relationship did these first apostles bear

to the work given them? Matt. 10: 40. Note 3.

What is the second gift mentioned among those set in the

church? 1 Cor. 12: 28; Eph. 4: 11.

What is the gift of prophecy? 1 Cor. 14: 3, 22. Note 4.

For what purpose is this gift placed in the church? Eph.

4: 12; Amos 3: 7; 2 Peter 1: 19.

By what is every prophet and messenger to be tested?

Isa. 8: 20; Matt. 7: 20-23.

Taking the illustration of the human body, to what may

the offices of the prophet be likened? -

Answer:

To the

organs of sight and speech. 1 Sam. 9: 9; Eze. 40: 4;

Rev. 1: 1, 2 ; Ex. 4:10-16.

10.

What predictions has God given of the renewal of the

gift of prophecy in the last days? Acts 2: 17; 18;

Rev. 12: 17.

11.

What is the testimony of Jesus? Rev. 19: 10.

12.

What, therefore, should we not do? 1 Thess. 5: 20.

13.

What is our duty with reference to all gifts?. Verse 21;

Isa. 8: 20.

14.

What experience of the early church does God desire His

remnant church to possess? 1 Cor. 1: 4-8.

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15.

What will follow the confirmation of the testimony of

Jesus in us? Verses 6, 7. Note 5.

16.

What will this confirmation do for us? Verse 8.

17.

How then will the church stand? Eph. 5: 26, 27.

Notes

Jesus personally called the first twelve apostles. (Luke

6: 13.) The names of these apostles will be inscribed on the

twelve

foundations of the wall of the New Jerusalem. But

there were other apostles chosen, in addition to the first

twelve. Note the following: Matthias, to take the place of

Judas Iscariot (Acts 1: 26) ; Paul and Barnabas (Acts 13: 2,

3; 14: 14) ; James, the Lord's brother (Gal. 1: 19).

Disciples — followers, learners — come first. We must

first be taught of the Great Teacher before we can be sent

with a message. Jesus chose apostles from among those

whom He had instructed. ,Mark 3: 14.

"Jesus had called His disciples that He might send

them forth as His witnesses, to declare to the world what they

had seen and heard of Him. Their office was the most im-

portant to which human beings had ever been called, and

was second only to that of Christ Himself. They were to be

workers together with God for the saving of the world. As

in the Old Testament the twelve patriarchs stand as repre-

sentatives of Israel, so the twelve apostles were to stand as

representatives of the gospel church."—"Desire

of Ages,"

p. 291.

"Prophesy" does not primarily mean to foretell, but to

speak forth, to announce, to declare. • The prophet spoke for

God as Aaron spoke for Moses. Ex. 7: 1, 2. He was God's

messenger to speak God's message. He reproved, rebuked,

warned of present and coming danger, instructed in righteous-

ness and present duty. Foretelling was only a small part of

his work, which frequently was only practical instruction in

righteousness.

We are not to understand that the church, even when

blind to God's law, has not had teachers and evangelists and

pastors and other persons called of God; for the history of

the past down to the present shows that she has had, but he

who receives God's law in truth will accept of all the gifts of

God. 1 Cor. 1: 6, 7 shows that these gifts will come to the

church when the testimony of Christ is confirmed in the

church. There is a difference between "confirmed in you"

and having God's message merely "confirmed

unto

us." Com-

pare 1 Cor. 1: '7 and Heb. 2: 3. A thing that is confirmed in

us becomes a part of us. A thing may be confirmed to us and

still be rejected.

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Lesson 3 - Evangelists, Pastors

OCTOBER

LESSON SCRIPTURES:

Acts

Peter 5: 1-4; 1 Tim. 3: 1-7.

Daily Study Suggestions

Read the Lesson Scriptures.

Repeat all former memory texts. Study Questions 1-4. What explana-

tion is made in Note 1? What additional information on the work

of an evangelist is given in Note 2?

What points are developed in the first four questions? Study Questions

5-10. Study the references

Note 3. Memorize the twenty-third

psalm.

State the principal points in Questions 1-10. Study Question 11. Read

all references in Notc 4. Review the memory psalm.

State the principal points in Questions 1-11. Study Questions 12-14. On

the work of the shepherd, read "Patriarchs and Prophets," pp. 190, 191.

Review the first half of the lesson, giving answers, if possible, without

referring to the texts. Arrange points in logical order. Repeat the

memory psalm.

Review the last half of the lesson, giving answers, if possible, without

referring to the texts. Arrange points in logical order. Repeat the

memory psalm.

Questions

What is the third gift mentioned by Paul in his letter to

the Ephesians? Eph. 4: 11. Note 1.

How did the apostle Paul outline the work of Timothy?

2 Tim. 4: 5.

What is the work of an evangelist? Acts 8: 25. Note 2.

In receiving these evangelists of the Lord, whom do we

receive? Matt. 10: 40.

What gift does Paul next mention? Eph. 4: 11. Note 3.

What exhortation did Paul give to the elders of Ephesus?

Acts 20: 28, first part.

What were they admonished to do? Verse 28, last part.

How should the elder, or pastor, exercise the duties of

his office? 1 Peter 5: 2.

How should he not manifest his authority? Verse 3,

first part.

10.

What should the pastor be to his flock? Verse 3, last

part.

11.

How does the true shepherd, or pastor, regard the welfare

of his flock? John 10: 11, 15. Note 4.

12.

How does the hireling regard the flock? Why? Verses

12, 13.

13.

What does. the prophet Jeremiah say will be visited upon

false shepherds? Jer. 23: 1, 2.

14.

What glorious reward is promised to the true pastor, or

shepherd? 1 Peter 5: 4.

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8: 25-40; John

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Notes

It will be noted that Paul does not follow the same

order each time in naming the gifts to the church; and in one

' record, he names more than in the other. Compare 1 Cor.

12: 28-30 with Eph. 4: 11. That some of these gifts are more

prominent than others, there can be no question (1 Cor. 12:

31) ; but this prominence does not necessarily depend upon the

order in which they are named.

An evangelist is one who heralds or preaches the

evangel, the gospel. Eusebius, writing in the third century

concerning evangelists, says, "Men do the work of evangelists,

leaving their homes to preach Christ, and deliver the written

Gospels to those who were ignorant of the faith."

The work of the itinerant evangelist prepared the way for

the permanent pastor. Philip was at first set apart as one of

seven deacons (Acts 6: 1-7) ; but when persecution arose, and

they were scattered abroad, they took up the work of evan-

gelists. Compare Acts 8: 4-6 with 21: 8. The evangelist

was not necessarily an apostle, bishop, elder, or deacon, al-

though he might be any of these.

The words "pastor" and "shepherd" are generally

translations of the same word. The intimate relation of the

Eastern shepherd to his flock, and its entire dependence upon

him, are often used to illustrate God's relation to His people.

Ps. 23; 74: 1; 79: 13; Eze. 34: 8; John 10: 11-18. In the

church of God, the pastor's work is essentially the same as

that of the elders. See 1 Peter 5: 1-4.

A glimpse of the life of the Eastern shepherd will

help us to understand better the figure as applied to the

Christian pastor. (1) He is exposed to the extremes of heat

and cold. Gen. 31: 40. (2) His food is frequently simple and

sometimes insufficient. Amos 7: 14, margin. (3) He is often

attacked by wild beasts. 1 Sam. 17: 34-36; Isa. 31: 4; Amos

3: 12. (4) Sometimes he is attacked by robbers. Gen. 31: 39.

(5) His equipment is very simple, consisting of a sheepskin

mantle with the fleece on, a wallet containing a small amount

of food, a sling (1 Sam. 17: 40), and a staff (Ps. 23: 4). (6)

When at a distance from home, he is supplied with a light tent

(Song of Solomon 1: 8), which can easily be moved (Isa. 38:

12). (7) Some of the shepherd's duties are to lead forth his

flock in the morning (John 10: 4), to find the lost and straying

ones (Eze. 34: 12; Luke 15: 4) , to supply the sheep with

pasturage and water (Gen. 29: 7; Ps. 23: 2), to count them as

they enter the fold at night (Luke 15: 4). The shepherd's

office requires great watchfulness by night (Luke 2: 8; com-

pare with Nahum 3: 18) , tenderness toward the young and

the feeble (Isa. 40: 11), particularly in driving them (Gen.

33: 13).

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Lesson 4 - Teachers

OCTOBER 27, 1923

LESSON HELP: "Education," pp. 73-83.

Daily Study Suggestions

Read the Lesson Help. If this is not at hand, trace the word "teacher"

through the Scriptures by aid of a concordance or marginal references.

Study Questions 1-5. Notice what is taught in Notes 1 and 2, concern-

ing teachers in Christ's day. What point is especially emphasized in

Note 3?

What points are developed in the first five questions? Study Questions

6-9. Memorize Matt. 28: 19,

20. In connection with the texts in

Timothy, it will be interesting to read Acts 16: 1, 2, and "Acts of the

Apostles," pp. 203-205.

State the principal points in Questions 1-9. Study Questions 10-13. Re-

view some of, the experiences of the apostles as they taught the people.

(Acts 5.) Review some of the experiences of the apostle Paul. (2

Cor. 6:-3-10.) Repeat the memory text.

State the principal points in Questions 1-13. Study Questions 14-18.

Repeat the memory text.

Review the first half of the lesson, giving answers, if possible, without

referring to the texts. Arrange points in logical order. Memorize 2

Tim. 3: 16.

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Review the last half of the lesson, giving answers, if possible, without re-

ferring to the texts. Arrange points in logical order. Repeat the

memory texts.

Questions

What gift to the church does Paul name following the

gift of pastors? Eph. 4: 11.

What formed a part of the personal ministry of Jesus?

Matt. 4: 23. Note 1.

What form of address did Nicodemus use in speaking to

Jesus? John 3: 2. Note 2.

What distinguishing characteristic was there about the

teachings of Jesus? Matt. 7: 28, 29. Note 3.

How extensively was this work of teaching carried on by

Jesus? Matt. 9: 35; Luke 23: 5.

What commission did Jesus give to His followers just

before His ascension? Matt. 28: 19, 20.

Who was to be their instructor as they should go forth

to fulfill this commission? John 14: 26.

What kind of men were chosen to carry forward this line

of work? 2 Tim. 2: 2.

What previous instruction to Timothy regarding elders

is equally applicable to teachers? 1 Tim. 3: 2-4.

10.

What is said of the teaching of the apostles after the

departure of Jesus? Acts 5: 42.

11.

How earnestly did the apostle Paul strive to carry out the

great commission? Col. 1: 28.

12.

How did he regard the work committed to him? 1 Tim.

2: 7.

13.

How were his teachings associated with those of Jesus?

Acts 11: 25, 26.

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14.

How can the church be best served by the gift of teach-

ing? Deut. 6: 4-9.

15.

What should constitute the textbook of every Christian

teacher? 2 Tim. 3: 16.

16.

To what extent were the followers of Christ to teach the

gospel? Matt. 28: 19.

17.

What is said of those who do and teach the command-

ments of God? Matt. 5: 19.

18.

To what are those teachers compared who turn many to

righteousness? Dan. 12: 3, margin.

Notes

"Went about . . . teaching." It was customary in

Eastern countries for teachers to travel about in their work

of teaching, in company with their disciples, or students.

Christ followed this custom largely in His work of teaching.

"Rabbi" was a term of respect for teachers. Jesus

was called "teacher" oftener, perhaps, than by any other title.

The word translated "master" in the Bible means teacher, and

is generally so rendered in the Revised Version. The office

of teacher was an honorable one in Christ's day, and had been

for centuries before. Many of the most illustrious leaders

in Israel were teachers. The prophetic office was essentially

a teaching office, and Solomon was as much teacher and

preacher as king. So Christ came into an atmosphere of in-

herited respect for the calling of teacher, and He gladly

availed Himself of it.

"In the Teacher sent from God, heaven gave to men its

best and greatest. He who had stood in the councils of the

Most High, who had dwelt in the innermost sanctuary of the

Eternal, was the One chosen to reveal in person to humanity

the knowledge of

God."—"Education," p. 73.

"Whit He taught, He lived. 'I have given you an ex-

ample,' He said to His disciples; 'that ye should do as I have

done.' I have kept My Father's commandments.' Thus in

His life, Christ's words had perfect illustration and support.

And more than this; what He taught, He was. His words

were the expression, not only of His own life-experience; but

of His own character. Not only did He teach the truth, but

He was the truth. It was this that gave His teaching power."

— Id., pp. 78, 79.

"Those who will put on the whole armor of God, and devote

some time every day to meditation and prayer,

and to the

study of the Scriptures, will be connected with Heaven, and

will have a saving, transforming influence upon those around

them."—"Testimonies," vol. 5, p. 112.

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Lesson 5 - Love

NOVEMBER 3, 1923

LESSON HELP: "Steps to Christ," chapter "God's Love

to Man."

Daily Study Suggestions

Read the Lesson Help. Memorize Gal. 5: 22, 23.

Study Questions 1-5. What three important points are set forth in Note

1? What striking comparison is made in Note 2? What does the

note teach concernin

our understanding of the theme? Memorize

John 3 : 16.

What points are developed in the first five questions? Study Questions

6-9. What caused the angelic host great wonder? Note 3, first

paragraph. What should we study? Note 3, second paragraph.

Review the memory

texts.

State the principal points in Questions 1-9. Study Questions 10-13.

What are the main points in Note

Memorize 1 John 2: 15.

State the principal points in Questions 1-13. Study Questions 14-18.

Review the three memory texts.

Review the first half of the lesson, giving answers, if possible, without

referring to the texts. Arrange points in logical order.

Review the last half of the lesson, giving answers, if possible, without

referring to the texts. Arrange points in logical order. Repeat the

three memory texts.

Questions

L What Christian graces will be manifested in the church

as a result of the gifts of the Spirit? Gal. 5: 22, 23.

What single word describes the character of God? 1 John

4: 8. Note 1.

How was this love revealed to us? John 3: 16.

Wherein does the Lord especially commend His love to-

ward us? Rom. 5: 8. Note 2.

How is this love further manifested? 1 John 3: 1.

How long has God loved us? Jer. 31: 3.

How fully does God, the Father, love us? John 17: 23.

How enduring is Jesus' love? John 13: 1. Note 3.

What comforting assurance does the apostle Paul give

concerning the love of Jesus? Rom. 8: 35-39.

10.

How should we respond to God's great love? Matt. 22:

37, 38.

11.

What will genuine love lead us to do? John 14: 15.

12.

Of what are we in danger because of the iniquity of the

last days? Matt. 24: 12.

13.

What are those counseled to do whose love has waxed

cold? Rev. 2: 4, 5. Note 4.

14: What should we seek to comprehend? Eph. 3: 17-19.

15.

What influence will such love have upon us? 2 Cor. 5: 14,

first part.

16.

Is it possible to love God and the world at the same time?

1 John 2: 15.

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17.

What assurance is given to those who love Jesus? John

14: 21.

18.

What is said concerning the things God is preparing for

those who love Him? 1 Cor. 2: 9, 10.

Notes

"'God is love.' His nature, His law, is love. It ever

has been; it ever will be. 'The high and lofty One that in-

habiteth eternity,' whose ways are everlasting,' changeth not.

With Him 'is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.'

"Every manifestation of creative power is an expression

of infinite love. The sovereignty of God involves fullness of

blessing to, all created beings. . . .

"The history of the great conflict between good and evil,

from the time it first began in heaven to the final overthrow

of rebellion and the total eradication of sin, is also a dem-

onstration of God's unchanging

love."—"Patriarchs and

Prophets," p. 33.

"All the paternal love which has come down from gen-

eration to generation through the channel of human hearts,

all the springs of tenderness which have opened in the souls

of men, are but as a tiny rill to the boundless ocean, when

compared with the infinite, exhaustless love of God. Tongue

can not utter it; pen can not portray it. You may meditate

upon it every day of your life; you may search the Scriptures

diligently in order to understand it; you may summon every

power and capability that God has given you, in the endeavor

to comprehend the love and compassion of the heavenly

Father; and yet there is an infinity beyond.. You may study

that love for ages; yet you can never fully comprehend the

length and the breadth, the depth and the height, of the love

of God in giving His Son to die for the world., Eternity itself

can never fully reveal it. Yet as we study the Bible, and

meditate upon the•life of Christ and the plan of redemption,

these great themes will open to our understanding more and

more. And it will be ours to realize the blessing which Paul

desired for the Ephesian church, when he prayed 'that the

God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may

give unto you

the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the

knowledge of Him;

the eyes of your understanding being en-

lightened, that ye may know what is the hope of His calling,

and what

the riches of the glory

of His inheritance in the

saints, and what is

the exceeding greatness of His power

us-ward who believe.'

"—"Testimonies," vol. 5, p. 70.

"Who can comprehend the love here displayed! The

angelic host beheld with wonder and with grief Him who had

been the Majesty of Heaven, and who had worn the crown of

glory, now wearing the crown of thorns, a bleeding victim to

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the rage of an infuriated mob, fired to insane madness by the

wrath of Satan. Behold the patient sufferer! Upon His head

is the thorny crown. His lifeblood flows from every lacerated

vein. All this in consequence of sin! Nothing could have

induced Christ to leave His honor and majesty in heaven,

and come to a sinful world, to be neglected, despised, and re-

jected, by those He came to save, and finally to suffer upon

the cross, but eternal, redeeming love, which will ever remain

a mystery."Z—

/d., vol. 2, p. 207.

"In the gracious blessings which our heavenly Father

has bestowed upon us, we may discern innumerable evidences

of a love that is infinite, and a tender pity surpassing a

mother's yearning sympathy for her wayward child. When

we study the divine character in the light of the cross, we see

mercy, tenderness, and forgiveness blended with equity and

justice."—

Id., vol.

4, p.

461.

4. "Talk, Pharisaism, and self-praise are abundant; but

these will never win souls to Christ. Pure, sanctified love,

such love as was expressed in Christ's life-work, is as a sacred

perfume. . . . Eloquence, knowledge of truth, rare talents,

mingled with love, are all precious endowments. But ability

alone, the choicest talents alone, can not take the place of love.

"This love must be manifested by God's workers. Love

for God and for those for whom Christ has died, will do a

work that we can scarcely comprehend. Those who do not

cherish and cultivate this love can not be successful mis-

sionaries."--

Id., vol. 6,

84.

Lesson 6 — Love (Continued)

NOVEMBER 10, 1923

LESSON SCRIPTURE

Col. 3: 12-17.

Daily Study Suggestions

Read the Lesson Scripture. Read comment on the Lesson Scripture, in

"Testimonies," vol. 5, pp. 169, 170.

Study Questions 1-5. What is our duty as set forth in Note 1? Mem-

orize Rom. 13: 10.

What points are developed in the first five questions? Study Questions

6-10. Study Note 2 until you can give its substance in your own

words. What is the practical lesson taught in Note 3? Review the

memory text.

State the principal points in Questions 1-10.

Study

Questions 11-13.

What special forms of selfishness are reproved in Note 4?

State the principal points in Questions 1-13. Study Questions 14-16.

Describe a Christian home as set forth in Note 5. Memorize Prov.

15: 16, 17.

Review the first half of the lesson, giving answers, if possible, without

referring to the texts. Arrange points in logical order. Read a

portion of the section entitled "Love and Sympathy at Home," "Tes-

timonies," vol. 3, pp. 527-534.

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7. Review the last half of the lesson, giving answers, if possible, without re-

ferring to the texts. Arrange points in logical order. Complete. the

reading

suggested. Review the memory texts.

Questions

Besides fulfilling the first four commandments, what is

our duty? Matt. 22: 39.

How much is comprehended in this command? John

15: 12. Note 1.

How may we know that we have eternal life abiding in

us?

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1 John 3 : 14.

What is the great proof of discipleship? John 13: 35.

What does love not do? Of what is love a fulfillment?

Rom. 13 : 10.

How should we, as followers of Christ, serve one an-

other? Gal. 5: 13. Note 2.

How great should be this love for one another? 1 Thess.

3: 12.

In what only should we be debtors to one another? Rom.

13:8.

Should our love be restricted to friends and to the be-

lievers in the faith? Matt. 5: 44.

10.

Can we truly love God and hold ill feelings against others?

1 John 4: 20; Prov. 16: 7. Note 3.

11.

What should be our attitude toward strangers? Deut.

10: 19.

12.

What admonition is given to husbands? Eph. 5: 25.

Note 4.

13.

By what is this love to be measured? Verse 28.

14.

What exhortation is given to wives? Titus 2: 4.

15.

What characterizes a Christian home? Note 5.

16.

What comment does Solomon "make upon the value of

love in the home? Prov. 15: 16, 17.

Notes

"Those truly love their neighbor as themselves who

realize their responsibilities and the claims that suffering

humanity has upon them, and carry out the principles of God's

law in their daily

lives."-"Testimonies," vol. 4,

57.

"The fact that we are under so great obligation to Christ,

places us under the most sacred obligation to those whom He

died to redeein. We are to manifest toward them th'e same

sympathy, the same tender compassion and unselfish love,

which Christ has manifested toward us. Selfish ambition,

desire for supremacy, will die when Christ takes possession

of the affections."-

Id., vol. 5, p. 170.

"In order for the church to prosper, there must be a

studious effort on the part of its members to cherish the

precious plant of love. Let it have every advantage that it

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may flourish in the heart. Every true Christian will develop

in his life the characteristics of this divine love, he will re-

veal a spirit of forbearance, of beneficence, and a freedom

from envy and jealousy. This character developed in word,

and act will not repulse, and will not be unapproachable, cold,

and indifferent to the interests of others. The person who cul-

tivates the precious plant of love will be self-denying in spirit,

and will not yield self-control even under provocation. He

will not impute wrong motives and evil intentions to others,

but will feel deeply over sin when discovered in any of the

disciples of Christ."

— Id., p. 123.

"God's love for us is proved daily; yet we are thought-

less of His favors and indifferent to His entreaties. He seeks

to impress us with His spirit of tenderness, His love and for-

bearance; but we scarcely recognize the marks of His kind-

ness, and have little sense of the lesson of love He desires us

to learn. Some, like Haman, forget all God's favors, because

Mordecai is before them and is not disgraced; because their

hearts are filled with enmity and hatred, rather than love,

the spirit of our dear Redeemer, who gave His precious life

for His enemies. We profess to have the same Father, to be

bound to the same immortal home, to enjoy the same solemn

faith, and to believe the same testing message; and yet many

are at strife with one another like quarrelsome children. Some

who are engaged in the same branch of the work are at vari-

ance with one another, and therefore at variance with the

spirit of Christ"—

Id., vol. .4, pp. 222, 223.

"There are many in our world who are starving for

the love and sympathy which should be given them. Many

men love their wives, but are too selfish to manifest it. They

have a false dignity and pride, and will not show their love

by words and deeds. There are many men who never know

how starved is the heart of the wife for words of tender ap-

preciation and affection. They bury their loved ones from their

sight, and murmur at the providence of God that has deprived

them of their companions, when, could they look into the

inner life of those companions, they would see that their own

course was the cause of their premature death. The reli-

gion of Christ will lead us to be kind and courteous, and not

so tenacious of our opinions. We should die to self, and

esteem others better than ourselves."—

Id., vol. 3; pp. 527, 528.

"We must let Christ into our hearts and homes if we

would walk in the light. Home should be made all that the

word implies. It should be a little heaven upon earth, a place

where the affections are cultivated instead of being studiously

repressed. Our happiness depends upon this cultivation of

love, sympathy, and true courtesy to one another."—

Id.,

539.

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"Hearts that are filled with the love of Christ can never

get very far apart. Religion is love; and a Christian home

is one where love reigns, and finds expression in words and

acts of thoughtful kindness and gentle courtesy."- Id.,

vol.

5, p. 335.

"Home is the holy of holies of a man's life. There he

withdraws from all the world, and, shutting his door, is alone

with those who are his own. It is the reservoir of hrs strength,

the restorer of his energies, the resting place from his toil,

the brooding place for his spirit, the inspiration for all his

activities and battles.

"Home is where love lives. Not where it boards, nor pays

occasional visits, even long visits, nor even where it may be

a sort of permanent guest, with familiar access to certain

rooms and cozy corners. But where it owns the front-door

key, sits by the glow of a hearth-fire of its own kindling, and

pervades the whole house with its presence. It may be a

king's spacious, luxurious palace. It may be the poor man's

narrow-walled cottage, or anywhere in between these two ex-

tremes."-"Quiet

Talks on Home Ideals," Gordon, p. 81.

Lesson 7 - Joy

NOVEMBER 17, 1923

LESSON HELP: "Christ's Object Lessons," pp. 103-114.

Daily Study Suggestions

Read the Lesson Help. Memorize Luke 15: 7.

Study Questions

1-4.

Notice the contrast between the sayings of the

rabbis and the words of Jesus, as set forth in Note 1. What thought

is emphasized in Note 2? What precious promise is given in Note 3?

What points are developed in the first four questions? Study Questions

5-9. What points are emphasized in Note

Note the prominent

points of each paragraph of Note 5.

State the principal points in Questions 1-9. Study Questions 10-14. Re-

view the memory text. Memorize Ps. 126: 5, 6.

State the principal points in Questions 1-14. Study Questions 15-19. Re-

view the memory texts.

Review the first half of the lesson, giving answers, if possible, without

referring to the texts. Arrange points in logical order.

Review the last half of the lesson, giving answers, if possible, without

referring to the texts. Arrange points in logical order. Repeat the

memory texts.

Questions

What is a great cause of joy in heaven? Luke 15: 7.

Note 1.

What was the apostle Paul's chief cause for joy? 1 Thess.

2: 19, 20.

What enabled Jesus to endure the humiliation of the

cross? Heb. 12: 2. Note 2.

What will our final presentation in holiness to the Father

by Jesus mean to Him? Jude 24, 25. Note 3.

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Where is true joy to be found? Ps. 16: 11. Note 4.

How does the psalmist refer to God? Ps. 43: 4.

What should God's word be to us? Jer. 15: 16.

Why does Jesus wish us to bear fruit to His glory and

honor? John 15: 8, 11. Note 5.

Of what can no man deprive us? John 16: 22.

10.

If we put our full trust in God, with what spirit will we

accept of His salvation? Isa. 12: 3.

11.

As we sense the value of eternal things, with what spirit

will we surrender all that we have for the kingdom of

heaven? Matt. 13: 44.

12.

What comforting hope is held out to those who sow in

tears? Ps. 126: 5, 6.

13.

How should we meet temptation? James 1: 2.

14.

How did Paul accept tribulation? 2 Cor. 7: 4; Phil. 2: 17.

15.

How will sincere Christians take even the spoiling of

all earthly possessions? What do they know? Heb.

10: 34.

16.

What gracious words will finally be spoken to the faith-

ful? Matt. 25:21.

17.

With what feelings will the redeemed view the glories of

the new earth? Isa. 35: 2, 10.

18.

What exchanges will bring this great joy? Isa. 61: 3, 7.

19.

What words of the psalmist will then be literally ful-

filled? Ps. 16: 11.

Notes

"When the straying sheep is at last brought home, the

shepherd's gratitude finds expression in melodious songs of

rejoicing. He calls upon his friends and neighbors, saying

unto them, 'Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which

was lost.' So when a wanderer is found by the great Shep-

herd of the sheep, heaven and earth unite in thanksgiving and

rejoicing."-"Christ's

Object Lessons," p. 189.

"The rabbis had a saying that there is rejoicing in heaven

when one who has sinned against God is destroyed; but Jesus

taught that to God the work of destruction is a strange work.

That in which all heaven delights is the restoration of God's

own image in the souls whom He has made."-

Id.,

190.

"Ever before Him He [Jesus] saw the result of His mis-

sion. His earthly life,

so full of toil and self-sacrifice, was

cheered by the prospect that He would not have all this travail

for naught. By giving His life for the life of men, He would

win back the world to its loyalty to God. Although the bap-

tism of blood must first be received; although the sins of

the world were to weigh upon His innocent soul; although the

shadow of an unspeakable woe was upon Him ; yet for the

joy that was set before Him, He chose to endure the cross,

and despised the shame."-"Desire

of Ages,"

410.

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"All who have borne with Jesus the cross of sacrifice,

will be sharers with Him of His glory. It was the joy of

Christ in His humiliation and pain, that His disciples should be

glorified with Him. They are the fruit of His self-sacrifice. The

outworking in them of His own character and spirit, is His

reward, and will be His joy throughout eternity."—

Id.,

624.

"The life in which the fear of the Lord is cherished

will not be a life of sadness and gloom. It is the absence of

Christ that makes the countenance sad, and the life a pil-

grimage of sighs. Those who are filled with self-esteem and

self-love do not feel the need of a living, personal union with

Christ. The heart that has not fallen on the Rock is proud of its

wholeness. Men want a dignified religion. They desire to

walk in a path wide enough to take in their own attributes.

Their self-love, their love of popularity and love of praise, ex-

clude the Saviour from their hearts, and without Him there

is gloom and sadness. But Christ dwelling in the soul is a

wellspring of

joy."—"Christ's Object Lessons," p. 162.

"They will enter into the joy of the Lord as they see in

His kingdom those who have been redeemed through their

instrumentality. And they are privileged to participate in

His work there, because they have gained a fitness for it by

participation in His work here. What we shall be in heaven

is the reflection of what we are now in character and holy

service. Christ said of Himself, 'The Son of man came not to be

ministered unto, but to minister.' This, His work on earth,

is His work in heaven. And our reward for working with

Christ in this world is the greater power and wider privilege

of working with Him in the world to come."—

Id.,

361.

"However trying their labor, the true workers do not re-

gard it as drudgery. They are ready to spend and to be

spent; but it is a cheerful work, done with a glad heart.

Joy in God is expressed through Jesus Christ. Their joy is

the joy set before Christ,—`to do the will of Him that sent

Me, and to finish His work.' They are in cooperation with the

Lord of glory. This thought sweetens all toil, it braces the will,

it nerves the spirit for whatever may befall. Working with

unselfish heart, ennobled by being partakers of Christ's suf-

ferings, sharing His sympathies, and cooperating with Him

in His labor, they help to swell the tide of His joy, and bring

honor and praise to His exalted name."—

Id., pp. 402, 403.

"All who commune with God will find abundance of work

to do for Him. Those who go forth in the spirit of the Mas-

ter, seeking to reach souls with the truth, will not find the

work of drawing souls to Christ a dull, uninteresting

drudgery. They are charged with a work as God's husband-

men, and they will become more and more vitalized as they

give themselves to the service of God. It is a joyous work to

open the Scriptures to others."—"Testimonies,"

vol. 9,

118.

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Lesson 8 - Peace

NOVEMBER 24, 1923

LESSON HELP: "The Mount of Blessing," pp. 42-48.

Daily Study Suggestions

Read the Lesson Help, or John 14. Memorize John 14 : 27.

Study Questions 1-3. What do we learn concerning peace in Note 1?

Review the memory text.

What points are developed in the first three questions? Study Questions

4-7. What do we learn concerning the way in which we can have

the peace of Christ? Note 2.

What points are developed in the first seven questions? Study Questions

8-13. Memorize Ps. 119: 165. Become familiar with the various parts

of "the armor of God" and the significance of each part. Eph.

6: 13-17.

State the principal points in Questions 1-13. Study Questions 14-19.

What is the practical lesson set forth in Note 3? Review the

memory texts.

Review the first half of the lesson, giving answers, if possible, without

referring to the texts. Arrange points in logical order.

Review the last 'half of the lesson, giving answers, if possible, without

referring to the texts. Arrange points in logical order. Repeat the

memory texts.

Questions

What is one of the names which God bears? Rom. 15: 33;

1 Thess. 5: 23; Heb. 13: 20.

What similar name does the prophet apply to Christ?

Isa. 9: 6.

Who is declared to be our peace? Eph. 2: 14. Note 1.

What was declared by the angelic hosts when Jesus

came to this earth? Luke 2: 14.

What did Jesus say concerning the source of peace?

John 16: 33.

What promise did Jesus make to His disciples just be-

fore His crucifixion? John 14: 27. Note 2.

With what words did He greet them after His resurrec-

tion? Luke 24: 36.

After what experience do we obtain peace in this present

world? Rom. 5: 1.

What comes to those who love God's law? Ps. 119: 165.

10.

What is the work and effect of righteousness? Isa.

32: 17.

11.

In what pathetic plaint does the Lord Himself reveal the

relation of peace to obedience to the law? Isa. 48: 18.

12.

What is the gospel declared to be? Eph. 6: 15.

13.

In declaring the gospel, what, therefore, did Christ

preach? Eph. 2: 17.

14.

What are we exhorted to do? Col. 3: 15.

15.

What are we commanded to seek? Ps. 34: 14; 1 Peter

3: 11.

16.

What is the kingdom of God declared to be? Rom. 14: 17.

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To what are we called? 1 Cor. 7: 15, last part. •

18.

In whom will we find this peace? Eph. 2: 14. Note 3.

19.

How would Christ have us to be found at His coming?

2 Peter 3: 14.

Notes

" 'Peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ' is

the state and the experience of those who have been 'recon-

ciled' to the Father through the sacrifice offered by the Son

of His love, whose 'trespasses' are 'forgiven' and in whose

heart 'the spirit of adoption' dwells. Reconciled to God, men

are reconciled to life and the world; by His cross Christ 'has

slain' at a blow 'the enmity' between God and man and be-

tween race and race. 'Peace on earth' is to flow from 'the

peace of Christ.' "—

G. G. Findlay, in "Hastings' Bible Dic-

tionary," art. "Peace."

"The only power that can create or perpetuate true

peace is the grace of Christ. When this is implanted in the

heart, it will cast out the evil passions that cause strife and

dissension."—"Desire

of Ages," p. 305.

"In His discourse to the disciples, Jesus made no mourn-

ful allusion to His own sufferings and death. His last

legacy to them was a legacy of peace. He said, 'Peace I

leave with you, My peace I give unto you; not as the world

giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled,

neither let it be afraid.'

"— Id.,

672.

"Shortly before His crucifixion, Christ had bequeathed to

His disciples a legacy of peace. . . . This peace is not the

peace that comes through conformity to the world. Christ

never purchased peace by compromise with evil. The peace that

Christ left His disciples is internal rather than external, and

was ever to remain with His witnesses through strife and

contention."—"Acts

of the Apostles,"

p. 84.

It is only the peace we make on earth that we can con-

fidently look forward to in heaven. If we lose it here, we shall

not overtake it there. And this peace is to be found in Christ,

of whom it is said: "In the heart of Christ, where reigned

perfect harmony with God, there was perfect peace. He was

never elated by applause, nor dejected by censure or disap-

pointment. Amid the greatest opposition and the most cruel

treatment, He was still of good courage. But many who pro-

fess to be His followers have an anxious, troubled heart, be-

cause they are afraid to trust themselves with God. They

do not make a complete surrender to Him; for they shrink

from the consequences that such a surrender may involve.

Unless they do make this surrender, they can not find peace."

—"Desire of Ages," p. 330.

Make the Thirteenth Sabbath Dollar Day in your school

by giving as many dollars as you have church members.

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Lesson - 9 Long-Suffering and Patience

DECEMBER 1, 1923

LESSON HELP: "The Mount of Blessing," pp. 49-54.

Questions •

What is an outstanding feature of God's character?

Num. 14: 18, first clause.

What other word is used to denote this same character-

istic? Rom. 15: 5, first clause.

How was this characteristic of God manifested toward the

antediluvian world? 1 Peter 3: 20.

Why did He bear so long with the Jewish nation? Rom.

9:22, 23.

How is this same spirit manifest in His dealing with the

world to-day? What will it accomplish for all who are

not indifferent to it? 2 Peter 3: 7-9, 14, 15.

How are we to prove ourselves acceptable ministers of

the gospel? 2 Cor. 6: 6.

What virtue will God's ministers possess? Verse 4.

How are they to bear themselves under tribulation?

Rom. 12: 12.

What spirit are they to manifest in the giving of this

message? 2 Tim. 4:2.

10.

With what are Christians admonished to clothe them-

selves? Col. 3: 12.

11.

How are we asked to deal with one another? 1 Thess.

5: 14.

12.

What should be our attitude to one another? Eph. 4: 2.

13.

How are we to run the race of life? Heb. 12: 1. Note 1.

14.

Why is patience necessary? Heb. 10: 36.

15.

For what are we counseled to strive? 1 Tim. 6: 11.

16.

For what was the early church commended? Rev. 2: 3.

17.

How should the grace of patience be exercised in the

family? Eph. 4: 32. Note 2.

Daily Study Suggestions

Read the Lesson Help. If this is not at hand, trace the word "patience"

through the Scriptures by aid of a concordance, or marginal references.

Study Questions 1-5. Memorize 2 Peter 3: 9.

What points are developed in the first five questions? Study Questions

6-10. Review the memory text.

State the principal points in Questions 1-10. Study Questions 11-13.

What is the meaning of the word "patience"? Note 1, first para-

graph. What example of patience is given us? Note 1, third para-

graph. What is the practical thought in Note 1? Paragraphs 4 and 5.

State the principal points in Questions 1-13. Study Questions 14-20.

What practical points are set forth in Notes 2 and 3? Review the

memory text.

Review the first half of the lesson, giving answers, if possible, without

•

referring to the texts. Arrange points in logical order.

7. Review the last half of the lesson, giving answers, if possible, without

referring to the texts. Arrange points in logical order. Repeat the

memory text.

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18.

What is promised to those who keep the word of God's

patience? Rev. 3: 10.

19.

What will characterize the remnant church? Rev. 14: 12.

Note 3.

20.

How is patience developed? Who are cited as examples

of patience and long-suffering? James 5: 7, 8, 10.

Notes

1. The Greek word means more than patience, means

more than an equable demeanor and sweetness under provo-

cation. It means endurance. Some versions render it "en-

durance," some "patient endurance." Our moods, our feel-

ings, are not always the same,. but endurance presses on to

the end. The great thought is illuminated in the Revised

Version of James 5: 11, 12, "Behold, we call them blessed that

endured: ye have heard of the patience [endurance] of Job."

Job was often what we call impatient, in its little meaning,

toward his friends and toward God, but he endured. God

wants those who are sweet and pleasant always, of course;

but above all things else, He wants those who endure.

"In patient forbearance we shall conquer. It is patience

in service that brings rest to the soul. It is through humble,

diligent, faithful toilers that the welfare of Israel is pro-

moted. A word of love and encouragement will do more to

subdue the hasty temper and willful disposition than all the

faultfinding and censure that you can heap upon the erring

one."—"Gospel Workers," p.

497.

" 'The husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the

earth, and hath long patience for it, until' he receive the early

and latter rain.' So the Christian is to wait with patience

for the fruition, in his life, of the word of God. Often when

we pray for the graces of the Spirit, God works to answer

our prayers by placing us in circumstances to develop these

fruits; but we do not understand His purpose, and wonder,

and are dismayed. Yet none can develop these graces ex-

cept through the process of growth and fruit-bearing. Our

part is to receive God's word and to hold it fast, yielding our-

selves fully to its control, and its purpose in •us will be ac-

complished."

—"Christ's Object Lessons," p. 61.

"There is a high standard to which we are to attain if we

would be children of God, noble, pure, holy, and undefiled;

and a pruning process is necessary if we would reach this

standard. How would this pruning be accomplished if there

were no difficulties to meet, no obstacles to surmount, noth-

ing to call out patience and endurance? These trials are not

the smallest blessings in our experience. They are designed

to nerve us to determination to succeed. We are to use them

as God's means to gain decided victories over self, instead of

allowing them to hinder, oppress, and destroy us.

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"Character will be tested. Christ will be revealed in us

if we are indeed branches of the Living Vine. We shall be

patient, kind, and forbearing, cheerful amid frets and irri-

tations. Day by day and year by year we shall conquer self

and grow into a noble heroism. This is our allotted task; but

it can not be accomplished without continual help from Jesus,

resolute decision, unwavering purpose, continual watchful-

ness, and unceasing prayer. Each one has a personal battle

to fight. Each must win his own way through struggles and

discouragements. Those who decline the struggle lose the

strength and joy of victory. No one, not even God, can carry

us to heaven unless we make the necessary effort on our part.

We must put features of beauty into our lives. We must

expel the unlovely natural traits that make us unlike Jesus.

While God works in us to will and to do of His own good

pleasure, we must work in harmony with Him. The religion

of Christ transforms the heart. It makes the worldly-

minded man heavenly-minded. Under its influence the self-

ish man becomes unselfish, because this is the character of

Christ. The dishonest, scheming man becomes upright, so

that it is second nature to him to do unto others as he would

have others do unto him. The profligate is changed from im-

purity to purity. He forms correct habits; for the gospel of

Christ has become to him a savor of life unto

life."—"Testi-

monies," vol. 5,

pp. 344,

345.

"The first great business of your life is to be a mis-

sionary at home. Clothe yourself with humility and patience,

forbearance and love, and go about the work that God has

ordained you should do, which no other one can do for you.

It is a work for which you will be held responsible in the

day of retribution. God's blessing can not rest upon an ill-

disciplined household. Kindness and patience must rule in

the home to make it happy."— Id.,

vol. 4, p. 138.

"Cultivate a disposition to esteem others better than

yourself. Be less self-sufficient, less confident; cherish pa-

tience, forbearance, and brotherly love. Be ready to help the

erring, and have pity and tender sympathy toward those who

are weak. You need not leave your business in order to

glorify the Lord; but you may, from day to day, in every deed

and word, while pursuing your usual avocations, honor Him

whom you serve, thereby influencing for the right those with

whom you are brought in contact."— Id., p.

133.

It is this

admonition, adhered to, that will make the remnant church

one of which it can be said, "Here is the patience of the

saints."

The Thirteenth Sabbath overflow will go to India in addi-

tiGn to the appropriation voted to that field. Shall we not

have a large overflow? India needs it.

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Lesson 10 - Gentleness and Kindness

DECEMBER 8, 1923

Daily Study Suggestions

Study Questions 1-4. What explanation is made in Note 1, paragraph 1?

What thought is especially emphasized in Note 1, paragraph 2?

Memorize Ps. 103: 4.

What points are developed in the first four questions? Study Questions

54. What has grace done for us? Note 2, first paragraph. Upon

what thought is the emphasis placed in Note 2, second paragraph?

What was the beloved disciple's experience? Note 2, third paragraph.

State the principal points in Questions 1-7. Study Questions 8-10. How

are the little things of life magnified in importance? Note 3. Re-

view the memory text. Memorize Ps. 92: 1, 2.

State the principal points in Questions 1-10. Study Questions 11-13.

Review the memory texts.

State the principal points in Questions 1-13. Study Questions 14-18.

Review the memory texts.

Review the first half of the lesson, giving answers, if possible, without

referring to the texts. Arrange points in logical order.

Review the last half of the lesson, giving answers, if possible, without

referring to the texts. Arrange points in k.gical order. Repeat the

memory texts.

Questions

What beautiful traits of God's character are emphasized

in the Scriptures? Ps. 103: 4, last part; Isa. 63: 7.

Note 1.

In what gracious words does Nehemiah exalt the name of

God? Neh. 9: 17, last part.

What does the psalmist say of the kindness of the Lord?

Ps. 117:2.

To what did David attribute his own greatness? 2 Sam.

22:36; Ps. 18: 35.

How enduring is the kindness of the Lord toward His

people? Isa. 54: 10.

Through what personal quality of character does the

Lord draw sinners to Himself? Jer. 31: 3. Note 2.

When only shall we be able to understand God's abundant

kindness? Eph. 2: 7.

How constantly should we respond to the Lord's loving-

kindness? Ps. 92: 1, 2.

How are we admonished to deal with one another? Rom.

12: 10. Note 3.

10.

With what are the followers of Christ to clothe them-

selves? Col. 3: 12.

11.

What admonition is given to the servants of the Lord?

2 Tim. 2:24.

12.

How are they to prove themselves? 2 Cor. 6: 4, 6.

13.

What will gentleness lead one to do? Titus 3: 2.

14.

What kind of words only should the wise utter? Eccl.

10: 12.

15.

What shows that the foregoing statement was exempli-

fied in the life of Jesus? Luke 4: 22.

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16.

What is said of a gracious woman? Prov. 11: 16, first

part.

17.

What is one of the good traits of a virtuous woman?

Prov. 31: 10, 26.

18.

How does the prophet Micah summarize Christian graces

and duties? Micah 6: 8.

Notes

Most versions render "kindness" in Gal. 5: 22 instead

of "gentleness," and that seems to be the sense. "Mercy" in

Ex. 34: 7 means loving-kindness, and is so rendered in Ps.

103: 4 and elsewhere.

"The pattern of all kindness is set before us in the Bible

in the behavior of God to our race. He gives the sunshine

and the rain, and fruitful seasons and glad hearts, food and

all the good we have, to the just and the unjust alike. But

the exceeding wealth of His grace is shown unto us in kind-

ness toward us in Christ Jesus. God's glory no man can look

upon and live. It is a light that no man can approach unto.

It is inconceivably great, incomprehensibly grand, unimagin-

ably exalted above the grasp of man's mind. But the kind-

ness of God is God's glory stooping to man's need. It is God's

power brought within man's reach. It is God's mercy and

God's love and God's grace flowing through time and through

eternity, as broad as the race, as deep as man's need. . . .

The Bible reveals it. Jesus incarnated it"—

Hayes, in "Hast-

ings' Bible Dictionary," p. 515, art. "Kindness."

"We ourselves owe everything to God's free grace.

Grace in the covenant ordained our adoption. Grace in the

Saviour effected our redemption, our regeneration, and our

exaltation to heirship with Christ. Let this grace be revealed

to others."—"Christ's

Object Lessons," p. 250.

"Man can not transform himself by the exercise of his

will. He possesses no power by which this change can be

effected. The leaven — something wholly from without —

must be put into the meal before the desired change can be

wrought in it. So the grace of God must be received by

the sinner before he can be fitted for the kingdom of glory.

All the culture and education which the world can give, will

fail of making a degraded child of sin a child of heaven. The

renewing energy must come from God. The change can be

made only by the Holy Spirit. All who would be saved, high

or low, rich or poor, must submit to the working of this

power."—

Id., pp. 96, 97.

"The power and tenderness, the majesty and meekness,

the strength and patience, that he [John I saw in the daily life

of the Son of God, filled his soul with admiration. He yielded

his resentful, ambitious temper to the molding power of

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Christ, and, divine love wrought in him a transformation of

character."-"Acts

of the Apostles," p. 557.

3. "Those who are fighting the battle of life at great odds

may be refreshed and strengthened by little attentions which

cost nothing. Kindly words simply spoken, little attentions

simply bestowed, will sweep away the clouds of temptation

and doubt that gather over the soul. The true heart-expres-

sion of Christlike sympathy, given in simplicity, has power

to open the door of hearts that need the simple, delicate touch

of the spirit of Christ."-"Testimonies,"

vol. 9, p. 30.

"My brethren and sisters, visit those who live near you,

and by sympathy and kindness seek to reach their hearts."

Id.,

p. 34.

Lesson 11- Goodness and Faith

DECEMBER 15, 1923

LESSON SCRIPTURE: Hebrews 11.

Daily Study Suggestions

Read the Lesson Scripture. Note the number of examples given of men

and women who had great faith. Note the severity of their trials.

Study Questions 1-5. What information is given in Note 1 concerning

the word "goodness"? Memorize Ps. 31: 19.

What points are developed in the first five questions? Study Questions

6-14. What truths are emphasized in Note 2? Review the memory

text.

State the principal points in Questions 1-14. Study Questions 15-17.

Relate the experience of Martin Luther told in Note 3. After studying

Note 4, restate the practical thoughts. Memorize Rom. 1: 16, 17.

State the principal points in Questions 1-17. Study Questions 18-21.

What part does faith have in the life and experiences of a child of

God? Notes 5 and 6. Review the memory texts.

Review the first half of the lesson, giving answers, if possible, without

referring to the texts. Arrange points in logical order.

Review the last half of the lesson, giving answers, if possible, without

referring to the texts. Arrange points in logical order. Repeat the

memory texts.

Questions

What did the Lord proclaim to Moses concerning His

'character? Ex. 34: 6. Note 1.

Where is this goodness revealed to humanity? Ps. 33: 5.

How does this goodness relate itself to the children of

God? Ps. 23:6; 31: 19.

What effect does the realization of God's goodness have

upon the sinner? Rom. 2: 4.

What should the Lord's goodness to men awaken in them?

Ps. 107:8.

What is a lamentable fact concerning man's goodness?

Hosea 6: 4.

How may he obtain enduring goodness? Ps. 107: 9.

In what may we then rejoice? 2 Chron. 6: 41.

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What must we first possess before we can come to God

in an acceptable manner? Heb. 11: 6.

10.

What is faith? Verse 1. Note 2.

11.

Who is the source of faith? Heb. 12: 2.

12.

How is faith begotten in the human heart? Rom. 10: 17.

13.

What is the fruit of living faith? James 2: 20.

14.

How is faith perfected? Verses 21, 22.

15.

How are the saints of God to walk? 2 Cor. 5: 7.

16.

How is the righteousness of God revealed? How are the

just to live? Rom. 1: 16, 17. Note 3.

17.

Upon what condition are our prayers answered? James

1: 6. Note 4.

18.

What part of the Christian armor is faith? Of what use

is it in our warfare with sin? Eph. 6: 16.

19.

Through what will we overcome in the battle of life?

1 John 5: 4. Note 5.

20.

How are we to be kept true in all life's experiences?

1 Peter 1: 5. Note 6.

21.

What is the end of perfect faith? Verses 8, 9.

Notes

Goodness is represented in the Bible as a particular at-

tribute of God, the Father. Thus when one came to Jesus

calling Him good, He declared that God alone is good. And

in the texts referred to in Questions 1 and 2 of this lesson,

"goodness" is used as a general term covering the other

phases of God's character as revealed to Moses. Neverthe-

less, in the record of Jesus, it is stated that He went about

doing good; thus, even as with God, the appellation must

be fitting when applied to Him. Not only so, but as sons

of God and followers of Christ, we, in our sphere, are cer-

tainly to have our characters illuminated with this godly

attribute.

"It is not enough to believe

about

Christ; we must

believe in Him. The only faith that will benefit us is that

which embraces Him as a personal Saviour; which appro-

priates His merits to ourselves. Many hold faith as an

opinion. But saving faith is a transaction, by which those

who receive Christ join themselves in covenant relation with

God. Genuine faith is life. A living faith means an in-

crease of vigor, a confiding trust, by which the soul becomes

a conquering

power."-"Gospel Workers," p. 261.

One can hardly read the words, "The just shall live by

faith," without thinking of the experience of Martin Luther,

a brief sketch of which is given in "Great Controversy," page

125: "An indulgence had been promised by the pope to all

who should ascend upon their knees 'Pilate's staircase,' said

to have been descended by our Saviour on leaving the Roman

judgment hall, and to have been miraculously conveyed from

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Jerusalem to Rome. Luther was one day devoutly climbing

these steps, when suddenly a voice like thunder seemed to

say to him, 'The just shall live by faith.' He sprung to his

feet, and hastened from the place, in shame and horror.

That text never lost its power upon his soul: From that

time he saw more clearly than ever before the fallacy of trust-

ing to human works for salvation, and the necessity of

constant faith in the merits of Christ. His eyes had been

opened, and were never again to be closed, to the delusions

of the papacy."

" 'What things soever ye desire when ye pray, believe

that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.' Here is faith,

naked faith, to believe that we receive the blessing, even be-

fore we realize it. When the promised blessing is realized

and enjoyed, faith is swallowed up. But many suppose they

have much faith when sharing largely of the Holy Spirit,

and that they can not have faith unless they feel the power

of the Spirit. Such confound faith with the blessing that

comes through faith. The very time to exercise faith is when

we feel destitute of the Spirit. When thick clouds of dark-

ness seem to hover over the mind, then is the time to let living

faith pierce the darkness and scatter the clouds. True faith

rests on the promises contained in the word of God, and those

only who obey that Word can claim its glorious promises.

`If ye abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ye shall ask

what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.' John 15: 7.

`Whatsoever we ask we receive of Him, because we keep His

commandments,

and do those things that are pleasing in His

sight.' 1 John 3: 22."—"Early

Writings," pp. 72, 73.

"True faith and true prayer—how strong they are!

They are as two arms by which the human suppliant lays

hold upon the power of Infinite Love. Faith is trusting in

God,— believing that He loves us, and knows what is for our

best good. Thus, instead of our own way, it leads us to choose

His way. In place of our ignorance, it accepts His wisdom ;

in place of our weakness, His strength; in place of our sin-

fulness, His righteousness. Our lives, ourselves, are already

His; faith acknowledges His ownership, and accepts its bless-

ing. Truth, uprightness, purity, are pointed out as secrets

of life's success. It is faith that puts us in possession of

these. Every good impulse or aspiration is the gift of God;

faith receives from God the life that alone can produce true

growth and efficiency.

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" 'This is the victory that overcometh the world, even our

faith.'

"—"Gospel Workers," p. 259.

"Let a living faith run like threads of gold through the

performance of even the smallest duties. Then all the daily

work will promote Christian growth. There will be a continual

looking unto Jesus. Love for Him will give vital force to

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everything that is undertaken. Thus through the right use

of our talents, we may link ourselves by a golden chain to the

higher world. This , is true sanctification; for sanctification

consists in the cheerful performance of daily duties in per-

fect obedience to the will of

God."-"Christ's Object Lessons,"

p. 360.

6. "When faith is in strong and blessed exercise, there is

no limit to its possibilities, because it taps the reservoirs of

Omnipotence, and opens- the sluice-gates, so that all God's

power begins to flow into the soul. Our faith is the means

of our receptivity; the straits through which the ocean of

divine fullness pours its tides.

"But if our faith be meager and struggling, we can

not expect mighty deliverances. Smite but thrice upon the

ground, and Syria will still defy you (2 Kings 13: 19). If

you do not expect that God is able to keep you, do not be

surprised if you are not kept. According to your faith, or

unbelief, so will it be done to you."-

F. B. Meyer.

Lesson 12 - Meekness

DECEMBER 22, 1923

LESSON HELP: "The Mount of Blessing," pp. 26-30.

Daily Study Suggestions

Read the Lesson Help. If this is not at hand, trace the word "meekness"

through the Scriptures by aid of a concordance or marginal references.

Study

Questions 1-4. What is overwhelming evidence of Jesus' kinship

with God? Note 1. What is the practical thought in Note 2?

Memorize Matt. 11: 28-30.

What points are developed in the first four questions? Study Questions

5-9. In studying Question 6, read "Testimonies," vol. 3, p. 376.

Make

list of the points made in Notes 3 and 4.

State the principal points in Questions 1-9. Study Questions 10-13.

What trait of character is most valuable in the sight of God? Note

6. Memorize Zeph. 2: 3.

State the principal points in Questions 1-13. Study Questions 14-16.

What is the leading thought in Note 7? Review the memory texts.

Review the first half of the lesson, giving answers, if possible, without

referring to the texts. Arrange points in logical order.

Review the last half of the lesson, givin

answers, if possible, without

referring to the texts. Arrange points in logical order. Repeat the

memory texts.

Questions

What

was one prominent trait in the character of Jesus?

Matt. 11:29. Note 1.

In connection with what experience is His meekness again

mentioned? Matt. 21: 4, 5.

How does the apostle Paul refer to this phase of Jesus'

character? 2 Cor. 10: 1.

What is said of the character of Moses? Num. 12: 3.

Note 2.

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What will the Lord do for the meek? Ps. 25: 9. Note 3.

What adornment is pleasing in the sight of the Lord?

1 Peter 3: 3, 4.

How are we admonished to bear with one another? Eph.

4: 2. Note 4.

How are we to conduct ourselves toward opposers? 2

Tim. 2: 25.

Who will be called great in the kingdom of heaven?

Matt. 18: 2-4. Note 5.

10.

With whom is the Lord pleased to dwell? Isa. 57: 15.

11.

What command comes with special force at this time?

Zeph. 2: 3.

12.

How does God respond to the cries of the humble? Ps.

10: 17, see margin.

13.

What promise is made to the humble? James 4: 6; 1

Peter 5: 5. Note 6.

14.

Who shall finally inherit the earth? Matt. 5: 5. Note 7.

15.

What promise is made to the meek concerning salvation?

Ps. 149:4.

16.

What comparison does the psalmist draw between the

wicked and the meek? Ps. 37: 10, 11.

Notes

"Christ's enemies had demanded a miracle as evidence

of His divinity. They had evidence far greater than any

they had sought. As their cruelty degraded His torturers

below humanity into the likeness of Satan, so did His meek-

ness and patience exalt Jesus above humanity, and prove His

'dnship to God. His abasement was the pledge of His

exaltation. The blood-drops of agony that from His wounded

temples flowed down His face and beard were the pledge of

His anointing with 'the oil of gladness' as our great high

priest."-"Desire

of Ages," p.

734.

"Moses 'was very meek, above all the men which were

upon the face of the earth,' and this is why he was granted

divine wisdom and guidance above all others. Says the Scrip-

ture, 'The meek will He guide in judgment, and the meek

will He teach His way.' The meek are guided by the Lord,

because they are teachable, willing to be instructed."-

"Patriarchs and Prophets,"

384.

" 'Blessed are the meek.' The difficulties we have to

encounter may be very much lessened by that meekness which

hides itself in Christ. If we possess the humility of our

Master, we shall rise above the slights, the rebuffs, the an-

noyances to which we are daily exposed, and they will cease

to cast a gloom over the spirit. The highest evidence of

nobility in a Christian is self-control. He who under abuse

or cruelty fails to maintain a calm and trustful spirit, robs

God of His right to reveal in him His own perfection of char-

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acter. Lowliness of heart is the strength that gives victory

to the followers of Christ; it is the token of their connection

with the courts above.

" 'Though the Lord be high, yet hath He respect unto the

lowly.' Those who reveal the meek and lowly spirit of Christ

are tenderly regarded by God. They may be looked upon

with scorn by the world, but they are of great value in His

sight."—"Desire of Ages," p. 301.

"Jesus places meekness among the first qualifications

for His kingdom. In His own life and character the divine

beauty of this precious grace is revealed. . . . Human na-

ture is ever struggling for expression, ready for contest; but

he who learns of Christ is emptied of self, of pride, of love

of supremacy, and there is silence in the soul. Self is yielded

to the disposal of the Holy Spirit. Then we are not anxious

to have the highest place. We have no ambition to crowd

and elbow ourselves into notice; but we feel that our highest

place is at the feet of our Saviour. . . . The meekness of

Christ, manifested in the home, will make the inmates happy;

it provokes no quarrel, gives back no angry answer, but

soothes the irritated temper, and diffuses a gentleness that

is felt by all within its charmed circle. Wherever cherished,

it makes the families of earth a part of the one great family

above."—"Mount

of Blessing," pp. 29, 30, 32.

The next few questions introduce the word "humble-

ness," but "humbleness" and "meekness" are often closely

allied in meaning.

"The meekness and lowliness of Christ is the Ghristian's

power. It is indeed more precious than all things which

genius can create, or wealth can buy. Of all things that are

sought, cherished, and cultivated, there is nothing so valuable

in the sight of God as a pure heart, a disposition imbued with

thankfulness and

peace."—"Testimonies," vol. 4, p. 559.

"We may be sure of this blessed thought, that they

who meekly live, knowing and mourning their sin, and who

meekly take to their hearts as their only hope the comfort

of Christ's pardon and cleansing, who are meekly recipient,

meekly enduring, meekly obedient, shall have in their hearts,

even here, a quiet fountain of peace which shall make the

wilderness rejoice and blossom as the rose, and hereafter

shall be crowned with the lordship of all. Meekness over-

comes, 'and he that overcometh shall inherit all things.'

"—

"Exposition of the Scriptures," vol. 6, pp. 134, 135.

Why not make the Thirteenth Sabbath a "squaring up"

day for the quarter? The Sabbath schools are expected to

raise one half the sixty cents a week. Why not square up?

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Lesson 13 - Temperance

DECEMBER 29, 1923

LESSON HELP: "Ministry of Healing," pp. 318-335.

Daily Study Suggestions

Read "Ministry of

Healing,"

pp. 318-324. If this is not at hand,

read

selected portions from the "Testimonies," vol. 9, pp. 153-166.

Study Questions 1-5. What is the meaning of "temperance"? Note 1.

How is the importance of this subject set forth in Note 2? Against

what are we warned in Note 3?

What points are developed in the first five questions? Study Questions

6-10. Memorize Luke 21: 34.

State the principal points in Questions 1-10. Study Questions 11, 12.

What instruction is given in Note 4? Review the memory text.

State the principal points in Questions 1-12. Study Questions 13-15.

Memorize Rom. 12: 1. What change in wording of this text is given

in Note 5?

Review the first half of the lesson, giving answers, if possible, without

referring to the texts. Arrange points in logical order.

Review the last half of the lesson, giving answers, if possible, without

referring to the texts. Arrange points in logical order. Repeat the

memory texts.

Questions

1. Concerning

what did Paul reason before Felix? How

was this ruler affected? Acts 24: 25. Note 1.

2. What is said of those who strive for a crown? 1 Cor.

9: 24, 25. Note 2.

3. Over what did Paul exercise self-control? Why did he

do this? Verse 27. See also Rom. 8: 13.

4. What admonition regarding temperance, or self-control,

is given by Peter? 2 Peter 1: 5-7.

5. If we heed this admonition, what will be our reward?

Verse 8. What is the condition of those who are lack-

ing in these graces? Verse 9. Note 3.

6. What intemperate condition will prevail in the last days?

Matt. 24: 37-39; Luke 17: 26-30.

7. What warning is given those living in this time? Luke

21: 34.

8. Upon what point did the first Adam fail? Gen. 3: 6.

9. What victory over appetite was gained for man by the

second Adam? Matt. 4: 1-4.

10. What should be our purpose in eating? Eccl. 10: 17.

11. What inhibition is placed upon the use of fermented

drinks? Prov. 23: 29-32.

12. What motive should characterize every act of life? 1 Cor.

10: 31; Col. 3: 17. Note 4.

13. What precious promises has the Lord made to His people?

2 Cor. 6: 14-18.

14. Because of these promises, what has He bidden them to

do? 2 Cor. 7: 1; Titus 2: 11-14.

15. What spiritual service does He require at our hands?

Rom. 12: 1; 1 Cor. 6: 19, 20. Note 5.

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Notes

For the word "temperance" given in the Authorized

Version, the Revised Versions have "self-control." See such

texts as Gal. 5: 23; Acts 24: 25; 1 Cor. 9: 25; etc. This gives

a clearer idea. True temperance means to exercise self-

control in all things.

"If we can arouse the moral sensibilities of our people

on the subject of temperance, a great victory will be gained.

Temperance in all things of this life is to be taught and

practiced. Temperance in eating, drinking, sleeping, and

dressing is one of the grand principles of the religious life.

Truth brought into the sanctuary of the soul will guide in the

treatment of the body. Nothing that concerns the health of the

human agent is to be regarded with indifference. Our eternal

welfare depends upon the use we make during this life of our

time, strength, and influence."—"Testimonies,'

vol. 6, p. 375.

"There are many in the world who indulge pernicious

habits. Appetite is the law that governs them; and because

of their wrong habits, the moral sense is clouded and the

power to discern sacred things is to a great extent destroyed.

But it is necessary for Christians to be strictly temperate.

They should place their standard high. Temperance in eat-

ing, drinking, and dressing is essential. Principle should rule

instead of appetite or fancy. Those who eat too much, or

whose food is of an objectionable quality, are easily led into

dissipation, and into other 'foolish and hurtful lusts, which

drown men in destruction and perdition.'

"—Id., p. 374.

"There is real common sense in health reform. People

can not all eat the same things. Some articles of food that

are wholesome and palatable to one person, may be hurtful

to another. Some can not use milk, while others can subsist

upon it. For some, dried beans and peas are wholesome, while

others can not digest them. Some stomachs have become so

sensitive that they can not make use of the coarser kind of

Graham flour. So it is impossible to make an unvarying rule by

which to regulate every one's dietetic habits. Narrow ideas,

an overstraining of small points, have been a great injury

to the cause of

hygiene."—"Christian Temperance," p. 57.

Temperance is a fruit of the Holy Spirit, and in its truest

sense can be acquired only by the operations of the Spirit of

God on the intemperate passions of the natural heart. It is

a thing of the heart, a fruit of righteousness, a purification

of the soul from unclean passions through faith. Its object

is the attainment of a pure and holy life, which is wrought

only by the operation of the Spirit of God.

The Revised Version of Rom. 12: 1 reads: "I beseech

you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present

your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which

is your spiritual service."